Sleigh Bells is getting set to blast everyone in the face with Reign Of Terror and their sophomore LP’s first single, “Born To Lose” has surfaced. Stream the track, a relatively polished cut accented by a little electronic texture, after the jump.

The very definition of disposable music. Pump it a couple of times, preferably while enjoying some drinks, then throw it away and never think about it again.

I cringe when I hear some of the stuff on their first album now. It’s like when you’re young, drink too much of some specific alcohol, throw-up like a dying rock star, then never want to smell or taste that drink again.

Perhaps it’s just me, but this is a band that I associate with the vibes of a college party, thus the drinking metaphor. It’s fun for a bit, then you’re all set with it and look for more sustainable pleasures in life. Maybe it’s just because I’m an old man now and have little interest in this type of stuff.

Matthew James Simerly, yes, Kafka is my favorite author, but now I’m mortified.

Matthew, help me become a deeper person and internet-commenter. Franz Kafka mislead me down this dark path of feigned-depth.

I sort of like the tune, but I’m much more of a Sleigh Bells fan when Alexis Krauss is shouting in my face. I like that version of the Bells best. However, I’ll give this song a 4 out of 5 stars because it’s new, and lord knows Sleigh Bells have been sort of flaking on the new for a little too long. I’m anxious to hear more.

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